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Forefoot midsole tech
Flytefoam
Heel midsole tech
Flytefoam
Outsole tech
N.C. rubber with midfoot TPU Trusstic
Upper tech
Jacquard upper + TPU Trusstic stability
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, secure
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
72GoodFit
91ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
Agile Low-Cut, Japan-Focused
The Glide Nova FF 2 released in 2021 as a lightweight low-cut model designed for 'agile play that deceives your opponent,' as Asics' marketing put it. The jacquard upper was the distinctive feature of this generation 鈥 providing a secure fit with built-in support without relying on heavy TPU overlays. Thermoplastic polyurethane Trusstic in the midfoot added stability and propulsion. Like most of the Asics basketball catalog, availability was concentrated in Japan and Asia; North American buyers relied on eBay and Kicks Crew. Generation 2 carved out a niche as the Asics choice for players wanting a sleeker, running-shoe-adjacent basketball silhouette. It now functions as an overlooked value pick in the secondary market.